Movie · 1969
Is Madame and Her Niece based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Madame and Her Niece is based on the book Yvette by Guy de Maupassant (1884).
The movie was released in 1969.
The book behind Madame and Her Niece
Common questions
Is Madame and Her Niece based on a book?
Yes. Madame and Her Niece is based on the book Yvette by Guy de Maupassant (1884).
Who wrote the book Madame and Her Niece is based on?
Yvette was written by Guy de Maupassant and first published in 1884.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Yvette before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Guy de Maupassant's books
- Bel Ami (film, 2012)
- A Woman's Life (film, 2016)
- Boule de Suif (film, 1934)
- Bel Ami (film, 1939)
- Romance in a Minor Key (film, 1943)
- The Inheritance (TV, 2023)